This 2656 Large Santos is in impressive condition for a previously enjoyed watch, comes with Cartier box and papers. The case does have areas of mirror-like finish which are prone to hairlines (marks visible when with high resolution cameras or if angled at certain lighting). Pictures are part of the description so please refer to the pictures in determining the condition, pictures are of the exact watch being offered.
The watch was initially purchased in 2023 and has an extended Cartier factory warranty until 2031.
The case is made of stainless steel, mostly of satin finish with the exception of the beveled edges which display a mirror-like finish. Giving it a contrasting look is the mirror-finished stainless steel bezel mounted atop. As for the bracelet, it is also mostly of satin-finished stainless steel with only the screws showing a mirror-like finish.
Even though the case is measured at 38mm (which is excluding the crown and crown guard), it is actually 43mm including the crown so wears much larger than the specs.
Time is displayed on a silver dial with luminescent filled hands and black Roman numeral hour markers.
Service history is unknown, however, the watch passed through our in-house service center and passed the quality control tests which implies that it is running up to manufacturer's standards. The watch will undergo another set of quality control tests before being shipped. A full one year warranty and certificate of authenticity will be issued.